Thunberg's barberry 'Orange Dream' 5L

Thunberg's barberry 'Orange Dream' – a shrub with Intense Orange Leaves

Thunberg's barberry 'Orange Dream' is an ornamental deciduous shrub, distinguished by bright orange leaves that change color throughout the growing season. Thanks to its compact habit and intense color, it is ideal for home gardens, flower beds, borders and container plantings.

Characteristics

• List: Bright orange in spring, turning red-orange in summer, change color to intense red in autumn.
• Flowers: Small, yellow, they appear in May and June, attracting pollinating insects.
• Fruit: The red berries that appear after flowering are decorative and provide food for birds.
• Height and width: It grows up to 60–100 cm in height and similar width, forming compact, dense clumps.
• Cut: Compact, dense, ideal for borders and low hedges.

Cultivation and Care

• Position: It grows best in full sun, where the leaves reach the most intense color, but it also tolerates partial shade.
• Soil: It prefers fertile, well-drained, moderately moist soils. It does well on weaker soils, provided that they are well permeable.
• Watering: It requires moderate watering, especially during drought. Regular watering is important in the first years after planting.
• Fertilization: When applied in spring, a balanced fertilizer promotes healthy growth and leaf color intensity.
• Trimming: It is recommended to prune in early spring or after flowering to maintain the compact habit and health of the plant.
• Frost resistance: Fully frost-resistant, which allows cultivation in various regions of Polish.

Use in the Garden

• Borders: It is great as a distinctive element among other plants.
• Fringing: Excellent for low hedges and borders.
• Group plantings: It creates intense color spots.
• Containers: Ideal for growing on terraces, balconies and patios.
• Autumn accents: With its red berries and intense leaf colours, it brings autumn charm to any garden.

Seasonal Interest

• Spring: Intense orange leaves and yellow flowers.
• Summer: Reddish-orange leaves that maintain a vibrant color.
• Autumn: Bright red leaves and ornamental red berries.
• Winter: Decorative fruits that attract birds and add color to the winter garden.

Plant Specification

• Flower pot: 5 liters
• Age: 2 years old
• Frost resistance: Yes